AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBiometric Borders Push: ECOWAS is rolling out public sensitization for its biometric identity card (ENBIC) across West Africa, aiming for mutual recognition at air, land, and sea borders by December 2026; Guinea-Bissau is already among the member states launching ENBIC, alongside Senegal, Ghana, The Gambia, Benin, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria. Instant Payments Expansion: BCEAO published the September 30, 2026 list of 175 authorized participants for PI-SPI interoperable instant payments across the WAEMU, with Guinea-Bissau included and the system opening beyond traditional banks to fintechs and microfinance institutions. Higher Education & Research Links: Guinea-Bissau’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Gabrielo Djallo, met Mauritania’s Yacoub Ould Moine to discuss cooperation pathways in higher education and science. Football Tech Angle (Sports Data): Guinea-Bissau beat Nigeria 3-0 in AFCON qualifiers, a reminder of how performance analytics and player management can swing results in high-stakes matches.
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